TOTEM

Mexico, Denmark, France
2023

Director: Lila Avilés

Language: Spanish with English subtitles

Tótem is a choral film about life. Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping her aunts Nuri and Alejandra with the preparations for a surprise party they are throwing for Sol’s father, Tonatiuh. As daylight fades, a strange and chaotic atmosphere takes over, shattering the bonds that hold a family together. Sol will come to understand that her world is about to change dramatically, embracing the essence of letting go and cherishing the breath of life.

Screenings

23 July | 12:15 | Suncoast 6
30 July | 20:00 | Suncoast 7

Credits

Director

Lila Avilés

Producer

Tatiana Graullera, Lila Avilés, Louise Riousse

Screenplay

Lila Avilés

Cinematography

Diego Tenorio

Cast

Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza, Mateo García Elizondo, Teresita Sánchez, Juan Francisco Maldonado, Iazua Larios, Alberto Amador

Runtime

95 min

Lila Avilés

Lila Avilés is a Mexican independent film director, screenwriter and producer, she founded her company Limerencia Films in 2018. She is recognized for her first feature film "TheChambermaid", 2018. "TheChambermaid" was chosen to represent Mexico at the 2020 Oscars© and Goya Awards. It was invited to more than sixty festivals around the world achieving a large number of international and national awards, plus a strong reception from critics. She has been jury at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Spain 2021), Morelia International Film Festival (Mexico 2019), FICUNAM (Mexico 2020), Lima International Film Festival (Peru 2020), Antofacine Festival (Chile 2020), Nespresso Talents 2019 (Festival Morelia2019), Fic Monterrey2022.
DIFF 2023

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